How-To Video: 4 Easy Ways To Color Embossing Paste | Lydia’s Crafty Corner

Hi there everyone! Lydia here. Today, I'll be sharing  4 easy ways in which you can add color to embossing paste.

1. Metallic Ink Sprays

The Metallic Ink Sprays color the paste beautifully and leave a subtle sheen as well. To color your embossing paste, simply add a dollop of Embossing Paste to a non-porous surface (I used the Medium Watercolor Palette), add a spritz of color to the paste (I used 3 sprays), then mix the color into the paste using a palette knife.

I used 3 colors of Metallic Ink Spray (Frosty Pink, Coral Berry, and Ruby Red), to make three colors of paste. When these were done, I added these over Bubble Wrap Stencil.

2. Liquid Watercolor/Watercolor Brush Marker Refills

Liquid Watercolors color the Embossing Paste perfectly! I think this may be my favorite way to color the paste. To color the embossing paste, simply add a dollop of Embossing Paste to a non-porous surface (I used the Medium Watercolor Palette), add a few drops of color to the paste (I used 2 drops), then mix the color into the paste using a palette knife. These are highly pigmented so not much is needed.

I used Turquoise, Lagoon, and Desert Night Liquid Watercolors to create 3 colors of embossing paste. When these were mixed, I added them over Broken Chevrons Stencil.

3. Artist Marker Refills

Altenew's Artist Markers work great to color Embossing Paste perfectly, you can get really vibrant shades. To color embossing paste, simply add a dollop of it to a non-porous surface (I also used the Medium Watercolor Palette here), add a few drops of color to the paste (I used 3 drops), then mix the color into the paste using a palette knife. These are also highly pigmented so not much is needed.

I used Lavender Fields, Deep Iris, and Midnight Violet Artist Marker Refills to create 3 colors of embossing paste. When these were mixed, I added them over On The Plus Side Stencil.

4. Ink Pads

Our Crisp Dye Inks can also color Embossing Paste. I have to say, though, this is the messiest way to do it, but it still looks great! To color embossing paste, simply add a dollop of it to a non-porous surface (Again, I  used the Medium Watercolor Palette here), add ink to the palette next to the paste, then mix the color into the paste using a palette knife.

I used Parrot, Olive, and Moss Inks to create 3 colors of embossing paste. When these were mixed, I added them over Chevrons Stencil.

I finished off all the cards simply. I used the Flower Vine Stamp Set to white heat-emboss an image onto vellum. Then, I used the coordinating die to cut it out. The sentiments came from the same set.

To see how these cards came together, please watch the video below. Or over on YouTube:

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you were inspired to try these 3 easy ways to color your embossing paste!

~SUPPLY LIST~

Flower Vine Stamp Set [ ALTN ] Flower Vine Die Set [ ALTN ] Embossing Ink [ ALTN ] Pure White Crisp Embossing Powder [ ALTN ] Embossing Paste [ ALTN ] Broken Chevrons Stencil [ ALTN ] Chevrons Stencil [ ALTN ] Watercolor Palette – Medium [ ALTN ] Bubble Wrap Stencil [ ALTN ] On the Plus Side Stencil [ ALTN ] Coral Berry Metallic Shimmer Ink Spray [ ALTN ] Frosty Pink Metallic Shimmer Ink Spray [ ALTN ] Ruby Red Metallic Shimmer Ink Spray [ ALTN ] Desert Night Liquid Watercolor -… [ ALTN ] Lagoon Liquid Watercolor – Brush… [ ALTN ] Turquoise Liquid Watercolor – Brush… [ ALTN ] Parrot Crisp Dye Ink [ ALTN ] Olive Crisp Dye Ink [ ALTN ] Moss Crisp Dye Ink [ ALTN ]